| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $187.27 | 13.864% | $213.2331 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 12.252% | $274.1867 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.26 | 11.787% | $238.397 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.82 | 10.656% | $86.1125 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 3.513% | $18.9118 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.48 | 11.399% | $173.2032 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.30 | 4.596% | $208.4598 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.66 | $1,212.5041 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.50 | $1,212.50 | |